Birmingham, Alabama vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 31.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,918 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Montpelier
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Montpelier, VT
Compared to Birmingham, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  282.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher